Flying from Samui International Airport (USM) to Pattaya (Chonburi) Airport (UTP): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Samui International Airport to Pattaya (Chonburi) Airport is 1 hour 10 minutes.
Koh Samui and Rayong are both in the UTC+7 timezone. That means you won't need to account for any time differences.
Flights from USM to UTP start from 11:10 — the earliest with Bangkok Airways. The last service of the day is at 11:10 with Bangkok Airways. In total, there are seven weekly Samui International Airport to Pattaya (Chonburi) Airport flights.
Your USM to UTP flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as December. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Bangkok Airways is your gateway to discovering Rayong (and maybe even some other great parts of Thailand!). Browse the direct flights from Samui International Airport to Pattaya (Chonburi) Airport offered by this carrier.
Bangkok Airways tops the list for bookings on this route.
Bangkok Airways is a leader in on-time performance for USM to UTP flights, with 96.72% of its services reaching their destination on schedule.
Handy information about Samui International Airport (USM)
Samui International Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 83% of flights that take off from USM arrive at their destination on time.
To get to Samui International Airport from central Koh Samui, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 30 minutes when using public transport.
Get your travels off to a hassle-free start by staying near USM. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Samui International Airport to Pattaya (Chonburi) Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Pattaya (Chonburi) Airport (UTP)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Samui International Airport to Pattaya (Chonburi) Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near UTP instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Pattaya (Chonburi) Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Drive Car Rental, Avis or Localrent and explore beyond Rayong's main sights.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Pattaya (Chonburi) Airport around two weeks in advance.
Getting from Pattaya (Chonburi) Airport (UTP) to central Rayong
From Pattaya (Chonburi) Airport, Rayong is approximately 48 kilometres away. It takes around 50 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling by public transport typically takes 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Pattaya (Chonburi) Airport (UTP)
November is the most popular month for flights from Samui International Airport to Pattaya (Chonburi) Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Rayong in April.
Book your flight from Samui International Airport to Pattaya (Chonburi) Airport for April if you want to go to Rayong during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC and 32ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from USM to UTP in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 21ºC and 31ºC on average.
Explore more of Thailand
Bangkok is just one of the many places in Thailand waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Rayong. Around 145 kilometres away to the north-west, its top attractions include Grand Palace, Wat Phra Kaew and Songkran Festival Silom.
